Atty. Jack Leader

Atty. Jack Leader

Jack Leader began practicing law in 1971 and has served on both plaintiff and defense cases. He prosecuted cases for the City of Rock Hill for three years and also became the Assistant Solicitor for York County for 9 years.

Rock Hill Rock Hill 56 Years Experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Jack Leader at a glance

Jack Leader is a Partner based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, practicing at Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and ssd. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1970), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1971), and U.S. Supreme Court (1974). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1970) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of York County Bar Association South Carolina Bar Association South Carolina Association for Justice American Association for Justice. Serves clients in Rock Hill, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jack Leader began practicing law in 1971 and has served on both plaintiff and defense cases
  • He prosecuted cases for the City of Rock Hill for three years and also became the Assistant Solicitor for York County for 9 years
  • He was also allowed to practice law in a private law firm at the same time
  • During those years, he tried a multitude of personal injury accident cases for the Plaintiff as well as handled a number of Medical Malpractice cases for both Plaintiffs and Defendants
  • Since joining the firm in 1989, Jack has practiced exclusively in representing clients injured in accidents or through doctor/hospital negligence, and Social Security Disability cases
  • Jack has made it his mission to try to help people even if he could not represent them on a given set of facts
  • For matters outside of Elrod Pope’s practice specialty, it has been our policy to refer those persons to attorneys that might be able to answer their questions or give them excellent representation
  • We are inclined to be very selective in the cases actually pursued
  • Jack was one of the founding members and former director and past-president of Hospice and Community Care in Rock Hill
  • He has also been actively involved in many civic and community activities by serving on numerous city and county boards

Practice Areas Explained

Jack Leader's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack Leader handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Jack Leader is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in South Carolina →

Wrongful Death

Jack Leader is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Carolina →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Jack Leader is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Jack Leader is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rock Hill are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jack Leader

Where is Jack Leader's law office located?
Jack Leader's law practice is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The firm is Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jack Leader handle?
Jack Leader focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Jack Leader practiced law?
Jack Leader has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Jack Leader go to law school?
Jack Leader earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Jack Leader for a consultation?
You can contact Jack Leader directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jack Leader received?
Jack Leader's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1970
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974

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